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Unregistered 07:02 PM 04-17-2012
My contract reads that if I am open and a child doesn't attend I get paid. If I am closed for holidays etc they don't have to pay. I had a family take vacation this week and didn't pay me and I believe they don't intend on paying for this week. I am new to daycare and have not come across this problem yet. How do I approach mom? I feel awkward about it. Advise please and thank you
Breezy 08:05 PM 04-17-2012
I would just let the family know that as per your contract, fees for the week they are were gone are still due. They signed the contract, they agreed to the terms!
Frizzled 03:52 AM 04-18-2012
What I've found is that most parents feel as awkward about as you do. They will take the information and then go read their contract. You'll probably then get paid. Whatever you do, don't back down. They will take advantage of that, not even as bad people, I think it's human nature. If you feel really super awkward I would send them a quick email saying, "Per the contract I was supposed to receive payment for the days you guys were on vacation. So that would be due ______ thanks so much for your prompt action."
It is awkward but it's why we have contracts right? GOOD LUCK!
It is awkward but it's why we have contracts right? GOOD LUCK!
DaisyMamma 04:02 AM 04-18-2012
Don't back down!
I had a sick girl who was out for an entire week, her mom flatly stated she wasn't paying. I said sorry, its in my contract. I had to tell them pay or don't come back. She paid. Now she doesnt question it. If I had backed down she would've done it again and again.
She even tried to manipulate me and pull a guilt trip about how her last daycare was more understanding. I just ignored it.
I had a sick girl who was out for an entire week, her mom flatly stated she wasn't paying. I said sorry, its in my contract. I had to tell them pay or don't come back. She paid. Now she doesnt question it. If I had backed down she would've done it again and again.
She even tried to manipulate me and pull a guilt trip about how her last daycare was more understanding. I just ignored it.
Kaddidle Care 04:27 AM 04-18-2012
If they were more understanding, then why isn't she still with them? 
Get your money dear. Best wishes.
Get your money dear. Best wishes.
SunshineMama 06:29 AM 04-18-2012
I had the same policy last year and not a single parent paid me my vacation. I was spineless and didn't mention it to anyone 
I am still kicking myself for that one.
This year I changed it so that all holidays were to be paid, and vacay was unpaid. For some reason no one has a problem with that.
Maybe make an invoice?
I am still kicking myself for that one.
This year I changed it so that all holidays were to be paid, and vacay was unpaid. For some reason no one has a problem with that.
Maybe make an invoice?
KDC 10:00 AM 04-18-2012
I would send an e-mail or text. "I'm really sorry DC child was sick, of course I'll accept this weeks tuition with next weeks to make it easier for you". If she questions it, point back to contract.